Edamame Guacamole

The Genius Way to Make Guacamole WITHOUT Avocado

Because you can't let the national avocado shortage come between you and your favorite dip.

The Genius Way to Make Guacamole WITHOUT AvocadoBecause you can't let the national avocado shortage come between you and your favorite dip.

Anjali Shah

Avocado is pretty much the star of traditional guacamole—the creamy, delicious dip full of healthy fats that's a staple at most Mexican restaurants. But if you've ever made your own, you know that avocados can get pretty pricey at the supermarket. And unfortunately, a recent drought in California is leading to a national avocado shortage, which means it'll be even harder to find them at a reasonable price.

The good news? You don't need avocados to make a delicious dip full of nutritional goodness—seriously! Check out this recipe for Edamame "Guacamole" that's just as creamy, rich and healthy as the original. Bonus: This version packs about half the calories and three times the protein as regular guac!

Anjali Shah is a food writer, board certified health coach, and owner of The Picky Eater, a healthy food and lifestyle blog. She grew up a "whole wheat" girl, but married a "white bread" kind of guy. Hoping to prove that nutritious food can actually be delicious, she taught herself how to cook and successfully transformed his eating habits from frozen pizzas to healthy, flavorful recipes. Through her blog, she shares her passion for tasty, healthy cooking with simple, wholesome ingredients. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Google+.